Soak up the diverse pub culture downstairs or nip upstairs for fancier session of cocktails and tapas on the balcony.
A peculiar mix of stiff-collared suits, preening pretties and resident oddballs can be found downing drinks at this busy local. Set on buzzing Crown Street, the Clock Hotel caters to the ever-diverse Surry Hills crowd, with its laidback street bar, funky pool bar and swish cocktail lounge upstairs.
In the main bar, a staggering number of beers flow on tap. Swarms of barflies fill the booths and funky lounge tunes fill the room. A generous happy hour flows from 5pm to 7pm daily, and there are always ongoing drink promotions.
To escape the pub buzz of the street bar, head upstairs for a slice of cocktail heaven. Secure a spot on the popular balcony (if you can find a free perch) and order up a Clock Martini: it shakes Bombay Sapphire gin together with raspberry and vanilla liqueur, fresh lime, apple and a hint of cranberry.
Tasty tapas are also served. Expect anything from grilled chorizo with eggplant, garlic and parsley salad to salt and pepper calamari with wasabi mayo.
